A Christmas Novella from the bestselling Hearthfire Romance series by Michele Paige Holmes: Five months isn't enough time to grieve the death of her husband and marry again, but when the unexpected opportunity to take her sister's place as the bride of wealthy New York businessman, William Vancer, presents itself, twenty-four year-old Charlotte Holbrook agrees. Their marriage of convenience will provide a secure future for her son, while William will be able to claim the inheritance he needs to expand his company westward. To begin their perfect and perfectly safe arrangement, William allots the last twelve days in December to become acquainted with his new family-a task more easily accomplished than he had imagined. For in Charlotte he finds a tender heart and companion, while stepping into the role of father to her son, brings William a great measure of joy as well. Before the twelve days have passed, he finds himself wishing their marriage of convenience could be something much more. For Charlotte, every day with William is one of overwhelming gratitude, as he anticipates and provides for her needs, as well as the fondest desires of her heart. More than material comforts, William offers friendship as well, and a loving concern that Charlotte has gone too long without. Guilt ridden, she struggles with her growing attraction and wonders how she can ever remain loyal to her first husband, while allowing herself to love William as he deserves. Other books in the series: Saving Grace Loving Helen Marrying Christopher
From the Power of the Matchmaker series: BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH Cassandra Webb's every waking minute is devoted to being a great mother and wife. She takes five-year-old Noah to the library each week, volunteers in his kindergarten class, and even coaches his soccer team. She makes sure her husband's uniforms are always laundered-even though he hasn't worn them the last six years-always has his game day snacks on hand, and meets him for date night every Friday-which consists of one sided conversations at his bedside and watching his favorite take out remain untouched. Pearl, a mysterious visitor at the care center, suggests that it is only Cassie's love still tying Devon to Earth when he has been ready to move onto Heaven for quite some time. If Cassie will but open her eyes and heart, she will discover the path she should travel, one that will bring relief to Devon and much joy to her own life. But Cassie vowed never to give up on him. She never has and she can't now, even after meeting hapless, single soccer-dad Matt.
Join three bestselling regency romance authors, Heidi Ashworth, Annette Lyon, and Michele Paige Holmes, for three new regency romance novellas in A MIDWINTER BALL. MUCH ADO ABOUT DANCING by Heidi Ashworth. Two years have passed since Lord Northrup declared his intentions for Miss Analisa Lloyd-Jones and forbade any other man to court her. Angry at the neglect, Analisa stopped reading his letters, never even breaking the seals. Tired of waiting, Analisa joins the house party at Mrs. Smith’s famous country home, determined to find a beau. When Lord Northrup unexpectedly joins the party, Analisa discovers she is no longer repulsed by the man who first laid claim to her hand. SWEETER THAN ANY DREAM by Annette Lyon. Olivia Wallington is firmly established as a spinster, but that doesn’t stop her from dreaming about the perfect man. Ever since her father’s death, Olivia has been forced into seclusion by her mother. When her brother and his wife come for a visit, they discover the extent to which she lives under their mother’s thumb. With their help, Olivia sneaks out to attend a local ball, where she meets Edward Blakemoore. For a few divine moments, all of her dreams seem possible. But even someone like Mr. Blakemoore would be hard pressed to get past Mrs. Wallington’s fortress of protection—or past Olivia’s pride. AN INVITATION TO DANCE by Michele Paige Holmes. Lady Ella has been isolated on her father’s estate since her mother’s death as her father travels the world. When Alex Darling arrives with a letter from her long-dead fiancé, and a demand that she travel to London for a series of engagements, Ella thinks her father instigated the strange demands and agrees. In London, she discovers the truth behind her fiancé’s death, and that new love might be possible in the arms of the most unexpected man.
Ever since the woman he once adored told Jay he was a chivalrous hero, he tries to live up to the praise. But dating other girls proves to be a chore, until he meets fellow Harvard student Sarah. He discovers they have much in common, but also that getting to know the shy pianist is painful. The last thing Jay expects from his friendly advances is to be assaulted by a brawny stranger. It is clear someone wants him to stay away from Sarah. If only he could.
Stranded in Salt Lake City over the holidays, high-powered, highly pampered Tara Mollagen is rescued by Benjamin Whitmore--a tall, handsome Mormon visiting his sister for Christmas. For being a nice guy, Ben is rewarded with one aggravating situation after another until he takes matters into his own hands and Tara into his armsc --
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